NJ: Monmouth, Gloucester & Ocean Counties

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Source: http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf...mps_cases.html

Monmouth health department investigating seven suspected mumps cases
Ashley Peskoe/NJ.com By Ashley Peskoe/NJ.com
on September 04, 2013 at 6:04 PM

FREEHOLD ? Seven possible cases of mumps have turned up in Monmouth County, according to the Monmouth County Health Department...

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Re: NJ: Monmouth Co- 22 probable mumps cases

Source: http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf...cial_says.html

Mumps outbreak may be tied to popular Belmar bar, health official says
Susan K. Livio/The Star-Ledger By Susan K. Livio/The Star-Ledger
on September 05, 2013 at 3:55 PM, updated September 05, 2013 at 4:34 P

A popular bar in Belmar appears to be the origin of a mumps outbreak, according to the Monmouth County Health Department, which is investigating 22 "probable cases."

On Wednesday, there were seven cases of the illness, county Public Health Coordinator Michael Meddis said. In the past 24 hours, an additional 15 people "with mumps-like symptoms have come forward,? she said. ?The medical professionals advised these individuals to be on bed rest, increase their fluid intake and take steps to reduce their fever...

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Source: http://barnegat-manahawkin.patch.com...ounty_a40412ea


More Mumps Cases Found; Two Reported In Ocean County

A total of 22 mumps cases have been reported; 21 of them had contact with D'Jais bar in Belmar, health officials said
Posted by Tom Davis (Editor) , September 05, 2013 at 05:04 PM
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...Of those exhibiting signs of mumps about are from Monmouth County, with the other half living outside the county, including one from Florida, the department said...

People reporting mumps-like symptoms living in the county or in Ocean County are from Asbury Park, Belmar, Farmingdale, four people from Howell, Keyport, three from Long Branch, Neptune City, Tinton Falls and Wall Township, the department said.

Mumps symptoms have been reported in people living in Woodbridge, Saddle Brook, Ogdensburg, Emerson, Lawrenceville, Point Pleasant and Port Saint Lucie, Florida..

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Re: NJ: Monmouth & Ocean Co- 1 confirmed; 26 probable mumps cases

Source: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/201...gating-others/

UPDATE: NJ Confirms 1 Case Of Mumps; Investigating Others
September 6, 2013 9:15 PM

FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) ? Health officials in Monmouth County have confirmed one case of mumps and are looking into more than two dozen others.

County public health coordinator Michael Meddis said Friday that lab results were positive for one case, and that 26 other reported cases were still under investigation...

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Re: NJ: Monmouth & Ocean Co- 1 confirmed; 36 probable mumps cases

Source: http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf...ses_to_36.html

Possible mumps cases connected to D'Jais bar rises to 36
By Ashley Peskoe/NJ.com
on September 09, 2013 at 5:40 PM, updated September 09, 2013 at 5:45 PM


FREEHOLD ? The number of mumps cases under investigation by the Monmouth County Health Department has risen to 36, with one case confirmed, the county said in a release...

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Re: NJ: Monmouth & Ocean Co- 1 confirmed; 36 probable mumps cases

Source: http://www.ahherald.com/newsbrief/mo...d-jais-reopens

Mumps Investigation Continues, D'Jais Reopens
Written by MC Public Information
Published: 13 September 2013

County Health Dept is investigating 25 cases of mumps - 1 case remains confirmed

FREEHOLD, NJ ? The Monmouth County Health Department is investigating 25 cases of mumps in Monmouth County.

?The number of cases under investigation in Monmouth County has dropped because our Health Department is only investigating cases involving Monmouth County residents who have come forward to report mumps-like symptoms,? County public health coordinator Michael Meddis said. ?Another 16 cases are being investigated by the New Jersey Department of Health...?

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Re: NJ: Monmouth & Ocean Co- 1 confirmed; 40 probable mumps cases

Source: http://www.courierpostonline.com/vie...ases-N-J-grows

Number of suspected mumps cases in N.J. grows
Sep. 13, 2013 6:25 PM |
Written by
Associated Press

FREEHOLD ? Health officials say the number of suspected mumps cases in New Jersey has increased.

The Star-Ledger reports that there are now 41 reported cases of mumps under investigation in the state...

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Re: NJ: Monmouth, Gloucester & Ocean Counties

Source: http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/..._outbreak.html

Mumps in Gloucester County connected to Belmar outbreak
By Rebecca Forand/South Jersey Times
on September 20, 2013 at 6:35 AM, updated September 20, 2013 at 6:56

A recent mumps outbreak in Monmouth County has spread to at least one victim in Gloucester County...

...Two possible cases had been reported at Inspira, but test results were positive for only one of them, and that individual did have a connection to the outbreak in Monmouth County...